Château Fontarèche, owned by the De Lamy family since 1957, is located in the Languedoc region, several kilometers far from Lézignan-Corbières. The estate makes a perfect square of 145 ha formed around the Château, which are under the appellation Corbières and Pays d'Oc, on a soil composed of pebbles stones : 17 grape varieties are cultivated in the vineyard. Experienced winemaker Vincent Dubernet was also managing Abbaye de Fontfroide prior to Château Fontarèche.
Presentation
Presentation
A unique blend incorporating Piquepoul Noir.
Winemaking
Short maceration after harvert. Pressing at cold temperature.
Ageing
Short aged in vat before bottling.
Varietals
Carignan : 35%
Piquepoul : 20%
Grenache noir : 20%
Syrah : 15%
Mourvèdre : 10%
Piquepoul : 20%
Grenache noir : 20%
Syrah : 15%
Mourvèdre : 10%
Specifications
GM : NO
Contains sulphites. Does not contain egg or egg products. Does not contain milk or milk-based products.
Advice
Serving
10°C/50°F
Ageing potential
2 to 3 years
Tasting
Bright salmon pink color.
Nose of red fruits, strawberry, grenadine, slightly minty.
Suave and full mouth, with a very greedy fruit, low vinosity, and a fresh and airy finish.
Nose of red fruits, strawberry, grenadine, slightly minty.
Suave and full mouth, with a very greedy fruit, low vinosity, and a fresh and airy finish.
Food pairings
Olives stuffed with anchovies.
Eggplant.
Pissaladière stuffed with anchovies from Collioure.
Eggplant.
Pissaladière stuffed with anchovies from Collioure.
